Carnell Aurelio

Carnell Aurelio serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness through specialized logistics and engineering services. Responsible for managing complex acquisition cycles, Aurelio focuses on contracting for mission-critical infrastructure, navigational support, and maintenance systems essential to fleet sustainment. His acquisitions typically involve capital equipment, technical services, and specialized maritime logistics solutions, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in naval platform maintenance and infrastructure resilience. He operates within a highly regulated federal procurement environment, ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD directives while advancing mission outcomes through timely and effective contract execution. Aurelio maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Advania Island Ehf., Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc., and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capability firms providing enterprise-level engineering and logistics support alongside niche specialists in marine systems and technical instrumentation. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering accountability and technical alignment with naval operational requirements. Aurelio demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust supplier base of small, innovative firms capable of delivering specialized services and equipment critical to fleet readiness. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access to Navy opportunities for small businesses across diverse geographic and ownership categories. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333923 for overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing—essential for shipyard maintenance and dry-dock operations—and NAICS 488330 for navigational services to shipping, which supports fleet coordination and maritime domain awareness. These specializations underscore his technical expertise in heavy industrial equipment procurement and maritime logistics systems, ensuring the Navy’s infrastructure remains capable, safe, and mission-ready.